Oxford Technical Solutions

What Oxford Technical Solutions does

Oxford Technical Solutions (OXTS Ltd.) designs and manufactures high-precision GNSS/Inertial Navigation Systems (GNSS/INS) for automotive testing, surveying, mapping, and autonomous platform applications. The company's product portfolio centers on navigation hardware including the flagship RT3000 v4, the economical RT1003 v2, the SWaP-constrained xNAV650, AV200, and xRED OEM board, and the WayFinder Family of sensor-fusion platforms purpose-built for GNSS-denied environments. All devices run on proprietary Extended Kalman Filter algorithms refined over 25+ years and are individually calibrated to deliver fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG)-class accuracy at MEMS-grade pricing, with ITAR-free components enabling unrestricted global distribution. The portfolio is complemented by the NAVsuite software stack, the RT-Range ADAS testing suite, OXTS Georeferencer and LiDAR Boost post-processing tools, plus integration utilities including ROS/ROS2 drivers, an NVIDIA DriveWorks plugin, and the Generic Aiding Data (GAD) Interface for sensor fusion with LiDAR, camera, and radar inputs.

OXTS operates a hybrid direct-and-channel go-to-market model, selling through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United Kingdom (Middleton Stoney headquarters and manufacturing), Germany (Augsburg), the United States (Michigan), and China (Shanghai), alongside a global distributor network and strategic technology partnerships with major LiDAR manufacturers (Hesai, Ouster, RoboSense, Velodyne) and ADAS testing systems provider AB Dynamics. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, supplemented by recurring software feature bundles, ISO 17025-accredited calibration services, equipment rentals, custom development projects, and tiered annual support plans. The customer base spans premium automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers (Aston Martin, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Porsche, Koenigsegg, Hyundai, Pininfarina), surveying and geospatial firms (Ordnance Survey, BeeXact, Dronezone SRL), and academic and research institutions, with the company claiming its products are used by the majority of global car manufacturers. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, is led by CEO Alison Smith (appointed November 2022), and employs 100+ staff across its global offices.

Name

Oxford Technical Solutions

Legal name

OXTS Ltd.

Website

https://oxts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oxford Technical Solutions (OXTS) manufactures high-precision GNSS/Inertial Navigation Systems and sensor-fusion software used by automotive OEMs, surveying firms, and autonomy developers for centimetre-level positioning in both open-sky and GNSS-denied environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inertial Navigation Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

HD Maps & Localization for Autonomous/ADAS (BPAMANAL), Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF)

Keywords

• GNSS INS systems
• Inertial navigation hardware
• Precision positioning solutions
• Sensor fusion technology
• GNSS-denied navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Middleton Stoney

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Navigation Hardware Sales: Sale of inertial navigation systems including RT3000 v4, RT1003 v2, WayFinder Family, xNAV650, AV200, and xRED OEM boards. Hardware forms the core product portfolio with various models catering to different accuracy and SWaP requirements
2. Software Licenses and Feature Bundles: Software applications including NAVsuite (free basic version), RT-Range Suite for ADAS testing, OXTS Georeferencer, LiDAR Boost Post Process, and premium feature bundles that activate specific capabilities in GNSS/INS devices
3. Services (Calibration, Support, Training, Rentals): ISO 17025 calibrations, support plans with varying tiers, product training, custom development projects, and GNSS/INS equipment rentals for customers who need accuracy without outright ownership

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OXTS designs and manufactures GNSS/INS (Global Navigation Satellite System/Inertial Navigation System) hardware that fuses high-grade inertial data with proprietary Extended Kalman Filter algorithms to deliver centimetre-level positioning accuracy in open-sky and GNSS-denied environments. The product portfolio includes navigation hardware (RT3000 v4, RT1003 v2, WayFinder Family, xNAV650, AV200, xRED), complementary software (NAVsuite, RT-Range Suite, OXTS Georeferencer, LiDAR Boost), integration tools (GAD Interface, ROS Drivers, NVIDIA Plug-In), accessories, and services (calibration, rentals, custom development, support plans) for automotive testing, surveying, mapping, and autonomous systems applications.

Product overview

OXTS delivers a comprehensive GNSS/INS (Global Navigation Satellite System/Inertial Navigation System) product portfolio engineered for precision positioning across all environments, including GNSS-denied conditions. The portfolio centers on navigation hardware products including the RT3000 v4 (flagship high-accuracy unit), RT1003 v2 (economical option), WayFinder Family (GNSS-denied sensor fusion platforms including WayFinder Prime and WayFinder Hub), xNAV650 and AV200 (compact SWaP-constrained units), and xRED (OEM board set). These hardware devices are complemented by NAVsuite software (free configuration, monitoring, and post-processing), RT-Range Suite (specialist ADAS testing software), OXTS Georeferencer and LiDAR Boost (geospatial processing tools), plus integration tools including ROS Drivers, NVIDIA Plug-In, and GAD Interface for sensor fusion. The ecosystem is supported by accessories (RT-XLAN, RT-Base S, RT-Strut, RT-Backpack, GPS-Base, Survey Trolley) and services (calibration, rentals, custom development, support plans). All products use proprietary Extended Kalman Filter algorithms, individual calibration, and ITAR-free components to deliver FOG-level accuracy at MEMS cost points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RT3000 v4 Most accurate and precise INS in the OXTS portfolio, featuring survey-grade dual-antenna quad GNSS capability and precisely calibrated IMU for automotive testing and surveying applications.
• RT3000 v4 DO-160 Aerospace-grade version of RT3000 v4 meeting DO-160 testing standards for hardware robustness and protection against physical, environmental and electromagnetic interferences.
• RT1003 v2 Economical blend of performance and value, delivering reliable positioning even in challenging GNSS environments for automotive and surveying applications.
• xNAV650 Robust performance in SWaP-constrained (Size, Weight, and Power) package featuring ethernet and serial connections for UAV mapping, mobile mapping, and autonomy applications.
• AV200 Robust performance in SWaP-constrained package featuring ethernet and CAN interfaces for autonomous vehicle and robotics integration.
• xRED OEM board set INS delivering centimetre-level accuracy in a tiny form factor for embedded and integrated autonomous systems.
• WayFinder Family Real-time sensor fusion platform enabling accurate navigation anywhere, even without reliable GNSS signals. Includes WayFinder Prime and WayFinder Hub variants designed for GNSS-denied environments in automotive testing.
• WayFinder Hub Real-time sensor fusion platform for automotive testing in real-world conditions, enabling accurate navigation even without reliable GNSS signals.
• NAVsuite Free suite of powerful applications for device configuration, real-time data monitoring, and post-processing of GNSS/INS data. Includes command line interface for toolchain integration.
• RT-Range Suite Specialist ADAS software for real-time V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) and V2L (Vehicle-to-Lane) measurements in automotive testing applications.
• OXTS Georeferencer Software for creating clear and concise point clouds from LiDAR and other sensor data, with integrated Boresight Calibration Tool for aligning sensor reference frames.
• LiDAR Boost Post Process Post-processing software that fuses LiDAR and OXTS INS data to significantly reduce position drift in urban environments with poor GNSS signal.
• RT-XLAN High-performance WLAN vehicle-to-vehicle communication accessory enabling communication over 1km range, essential for hunter and target vehicle communication in automotive testing.
• RT-Base S Mobile base station for differential GNSS corrections in a self-contained weatherproof case for added versatility and robustness.
• RT-Strut Mounting strut for positioning GNSS/INS devices in vehicles, ensuring only vehicle movement is recorded. Extended length version available.
• Dual Antenna Roof Mount (DARM) Rigid pre-set antenna separation mount for puck or pinwheel antennas ensuring maximum heading accuracy even at low speeds.
• RT-Backpack Backpack containing RT-XLAN and battery capable of powering RT-XLAN and INS for 5 hours, designed for tracking pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
• GPS-Base Base station for transmitting differential GNSS corrections to vehicles for achieving RTK accuracy positioning.
• Survey Trolley Trolley for easily surveying lane markings for testing systems such as automated lane keep systems, designed to eliminate multipath errors.
• Boresight Calibration Targets Calibration targets for making boresight calibration quicker and easier when aligning GNSS/INS with LiDAR sensors.
• Calibration Services ISO 17025 accredited calibration services for inertial navigation systems ensuring reliability and repeatability with consistency across fleet deployments.
• GNSS/INS Rentals Rental service for OXTS GNSS/INS devices for customers who need accuracy without outright ownership, suitable for projects or evaluation purposes.
• Custom Development Projects Custom engineering projects undertaken by dedicated Application Engineering department for unique customer requirements.
• Support Plans Support plans including general support for life with options to upgrade for enhanced service, with global support teams available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Performance comparable to FOG INS systems at MEMS cost
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AB DynamicscoreTechnology or IntegrationAB Dynamics provides robotic systems and self-propelled targets for active safety system testing. OXTS INS devices integrate with AB Dynamics systems for comprehensive ADAS testing solutions including V2V and V2L scenarios.
• Hesai TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationHesai has created a range of innovative LiDAR sensor solutions. OXTS integrates with Hesai LiDAR for mobile mapping, surveying, and autonomous navigation applications, providing georeferencing data for LiDAR point clouds.
• OustercoreTechnology or IntegrationOuster builds high-resolution LiDAR sensors for long, mid, and short range applications. OXTS GNSS/INS systems integrate with Ouster LiDAR for road-based mobile mapping and other surveying applications.
• RoboSensecoreTechnology or IntegrationRoboSense is a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR sensor systems. Partnership enables integrated positioning and sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles and surveying applications.
• Velodyne LidarcoreTechnology or IntegrationVelodyne Lidar is a leading manufacturer of LiDAR sensors. OXTS INS technology provides precise positioning data to complement Velodyne LiDAR sensors for autonomous navigation and surveying applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NovAtel (Hexagon): NovAtel (owned by Hexagon) is a leading manufacturer of high-precision GNSS receivers and inertial navigation systems for automotive testing, surveying, and autonomous applications — directly competitive with OXTS across product portfolio, channels, and end markets.
• Applanix (Trimble): Applanix, a Trimble company, makes GNSS/INS positioning systems widely used for mobile mapping, surveying and autonomous-vehicle reference data — directly competing with OXTS in land-based and aerial mapping use cases.
• SBG Systems: SBG Systems is a French specialist in MEMS-based inertial navigation and GNSS/INS products for surveying, mapping, automotive testing and autonomy — directly competing with OXTS in similar B2B segments.
• Exail (formerly iXblue): Exail builds high-performance inertial navigation systems, GNSS/INS and fiber-optic gyros used in land, marine and aerial applications — a directly comparable peer in the precision positioning market.
• VectorNav Technologies: VectorNav manufactures tactical and industrial-grade inertial navigation systems and GNSS/INS for autonomous platforms, robotics, and survey — closely comparable in technology and use cases to OXTS.
• Inertial Labs: Inertial Labs produces IMU, INS and GNSS/INS products for land, air, marine and space applications — a directly comparable peer across OXTS's primary use cases in mapping, autonomy and testing.
• Xsens (Movella): Xsens, part of Movella, makes MEMS-based IMU and INS solutions for autonomous vehicles, robotics and industrial motion capture — directly competing with OXTS in autonomy and mobility segments.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: Trimble is a broad, established positioning technology major across construction, agriculture, geospatial and autonomy — its GNSS/INS subspecialty overlaps OXTS's core, but Trimble operates at much larger scale across many verticals.
• u-blox: u-blox is a broad incumbent in GNSS receiver chips and modules for automotive, industrial and consumer applications — overlapping with OXTS at the lower-precision end and in automotive customer relationships.

Emerging players

• Swift Navigation: Swift Navigation is an emerging provider of high-precision GNSS positioning for autonomous vehicles, robotics and commercial fleet — directly comparable technology stack and target customer base as OXTS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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